Backend Python Developer

Xact Placements Limited
London, United Kingdom
Today
£60,000 – £80,000 pa

Salary

£60,000 – £80,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
9 Jun 2026 (Today)
Backend Python Developer (Azure AI)

Location: Remote / Hybrid

Type: Full-time

Our client is a fast-growing consulting business building an AI-driven platform on native Microsoft Azure services. They are looking for a strongBackend Python Developer to join their team and play a key role in delivering scalable, AI-first solutions used for business automation, workflows, and intelligent agents.

This is an opportunity to work in a lean, high-impact environment where speed, quality, and innovation matter.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

  • Design, build, and maintain backend services inPython, writing clean, maintainable, production-grade code.
  • Develop and deploy AI-powered features using Azure-native services including Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Search, Cosmos DB, Docker, and AKS.
  • Architect and implement scalable, cloud-native solutions.
  • Work within tight development cycles — branch, commit, test, and ship via GitHub-based CI/CD pipelines.
  • Write comprehensive unit tests and contribute to high code quality standards.
  • Collaborate within agile sprints and contribute to technical design decisions.
The Ideal Candidate

Our client is seeking someone with:

  • Strong commercial experience inPython backend development.
  • Experience building APIs and working with cloud-native architectures.
  • Solid understanding ofDocker, Kubernetes, and scalable distributed systems.
  • Experience using GitHub for version control, pull requests, and CI/CD workflows.
  • An agile mindset and the confidence to work in a fast-paced, iterative environment.
Desirable Experience
  • Exposure to Azure’s AI ecosystem (AI Foundry, AI Search, Cosmos DB, AKS).
  • Experience integrating AI/LLM-based services into production systems.
  • Familiarity with modern development tooling such as VS Code and AI-assisted coding tools.
Why Apply?
  • Work on a genuinely AI-first product with real-world commercial impact.
  • Join a collaborative, technically strong team with minimal red tape.
  • Remote flexibility with a culture focused on delivery, ownership, and innovation.

If you are a backend Python developer who enjoys building intelligent, scalable systems in Azure and wants to work at the forefront of applied AI, this opportunity is worth exploring.

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